Three more COVID-19 patients have been discharged from Vientiane’s Mittaphab Hospital in Laos, leaving only 12 remaining cases in the country.
COVID-19 Hotline Numbers By Province
Apart from the 24-hour-a-day national COVID-19 hotline numbers 165, 064 166, 166, and 021 212610 (based in the capital city of Vientiane), there are also numbers based in the provinces residents can contact for all inquiries related to the disease.
Covid-19 Restrictions Could be Eased to Minimize Economic Impact
Authorities have said that after 11 consecutive days without a new case of Covid-19 in Laos, some lockdown restrictions could potentially be eased.
Messenger Kids Available in Laos from Today
Starting today, parents in Laos will be able to download the Messenger Kids app from the Apple App Store. The app will be available in the Google Play Store by the end of the week.
Facebook adds ‘Care’ Emojis during Covid-19 Pandemic
Facebook will be adding new ‘care’ emojis to its group of reaction emojis amid the Covid-19 pandemic as a way for users to show their support for others.
Laos to Experience Stunted Economic Growth amid Coronavirus Pandemic
As a result of the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, Laos’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to rise by only 3.3 percent in 2020 – the lowest rate in three and a half decades, according to a new estimate.
Covid-19 Hotline Overwhelmed By Non-COVID-19 Inquiries

The national Covid-19 hotline in Laos has been overwhelmed by calls unrelated to the coronavirus, including prank calls and inquiries about other health conditions.
Two Covid-19 Patients Discharged From Hospital in Luang Prabang
Two more Covid-19 patients have been discharged from hospital in Laos, this time in the northern province of Luang Prabang.